Democratic musings on Bryan Tammany and St Louis
A June 16 1904 Orange County Observer column riffs on national politics. The writer contrasts nominating a president without Bryan or Tammany to the ease of making mistakes and jokes about judges reviewing ads under public opinion. The piece satirically notes how public sentiment guides leaders and decisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Tammany
St. Louis
Democratic Party
Mr. Bryan Or
the Tiger
King s New Discovery Endorsed by Va. Man for Lung Ailments
Fresh testimony proclaims King s New Discovery superior for consumption coughs and colds. T J McHarland of Bentville Virginia says three years of bronchitis ended after using a few bottles. Also claimed effective on pneumonia grip and other lung and throat troubles. W A Hayes, Druggist guarantees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King
T. J. McHarland
Benterville
Dr. King
W. A. Hayes
Whiskey Election in Wilmington July 27 1904
Wilmington North Carolina voters will decide on two issues July 27 1904 intoxicating liquor manufacture and the establishment of dispensaries within the city. Also advertises Chamberlains Pain Balm as a quick antispetic remedy for injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington
N. C
North Carolina
Cotton boom hits Mecklenburg County fields
A large portion of the nearly three million acreage rise in southern cotton is in Mecklenburg county. Across rural and urban areas, cotton patches replace gardens and back yards as Mecklenburg explores efforts to grow cotton again this year.
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Mecklenburg County
Mecklenburg
Otterville man praises Foley’s Honey and Tar remedy
Daniel Bante of Otterville Iowa writes that after several years of asthma and trying many cough remedies including physician treatment in New York he found Foley’s Honey and Tar provided immediate relief and he will not be without it. The letter is signed by C D Jones and endorses the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Bante
Otterville
Iowa
New York
Foley
C. D. Jones
Thedford
Bright
William Coffman
Marblehead
Tobacco grown in nearly every county in 1899 census
The 1899 census shows tobacco produced in most counties of the state, with Camden Iredell Mecklenburg and Union listed as exceptions. The data reflects statewide tobacco production figures gathered for that year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camden
Iredell
Mecklenburg
Union
North Carolina Bar Association to Meet in Charlotte
At Metropolital Hall Raleigh pastors urged repeal of current divorce laws and a return to the 1888 Code. The sixth annual North Carolina Bar Association meeting will be in Charlotte on June 20 and 21, with Robert C. Stradwick of Greensboro among speakers on Law and Lawyers in Washington State.
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Metropolital Hall
Raleigh
North Carolina
North Carolina Bar Association
Charlotte
Robert C. Stradwick
Greensboro
L Aw
Washington
Visit by Dr Wakefield to Hillsboro for ENT treatment
Dr W H Wakefield of Charlotte North Carolina will visit Hillsboro on Tuesday June 21 staying one day at the Occoneechee Hotel for treatment of all diseases of the Eye Ear Nose and Throat. Be sure to see him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Wakefied
Charlotte
N. C
Hillsboro
Occoneechee Hotel
Sure By His Doctor and Charlotte Liquor Vote
A California man sues a physician for 1250 claiming excessive charges for cholera morbus treatment. The doctor praises his skill and medicine but won’t confirm use of Chamberlain’s remedy under oath. Charlotte voters decide July 5 on liquor options including saloons, dispensary, or prohibition.
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R. White
Coachella
Cal
Chamberlain
W. A. Hayes
Charlotte
Land sale by Orange County court in Hillsboro
By order of the Superior Court of Orange County in special proceedings Franklin Turrentine and others vs Benjamin Howard and Sally Howard the undersigned commissioners will offer at the Hillsboro court house July 5 1904 a two acre tract with dwelling on the old Fair Grounds two miles from town bounded north by the NC Railway east by Benjamin Howard south by Gray Turrentine and west by Aaron Carter with half cash and balance in 12 months This 28th day of May 1904 S M Gatris Frank Nash Commissioners
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Superior Court of
Orange County
Franklin Turrentine
Frances
Albert Long
Benjamin Howard
Sally
Court House
Hillsboro
Old Fair Grounds
Gray ‘Lurrentine
List Taker to Gather 1904 Hillsboro Tax Returns
Official notice for Hillsboro Township Orange County listing dates from June 4 1904 at the courthouse. Taxpayers must list Real and Personal Property for 1904 and polls for men aged 21 to 50 with penalties for noncompliance. Joan Kirkland issues instructions for residents including exemptions and required forms.
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Hillsboro Township
Orange County
Court House
Hillsboro
Cheek’s
Cheek’s Crossing
Effand
J. F. McAdams
Durham to Host Great Woman's College Linked with Trinity
President Kilgo announced a new woman's college at Durham in connection with Trinity College after the Durham commencement. Duke donors B. N. Duke and J. B. Duke will provide $50,000 land adjoining Trinity and $50,000 cash, with a $50,000 state pledge expected. six thousand dollars was raised by trustees. Trinity's endowment now stands near $1,000,000, with the Dukes contributing about $900,000.
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Durham
Trinity
Kilgo
B. N. Duke
J. B Duke
New York
Board of
Dukes
North Carolinas
Woman’s College
Fowler’s Kidney Care Cures Salem Man Says
Robert R. Watts of Salem Missouri writes that five years of kidney disease left him wasting away before he found relief with Foley’s Kidney Care. He reports losing flesh and relief after less than two bottles, ending with renewed health. C D Jones
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert R. Watts
Salem
Foley
C. D. Jones
Worms ruin Duke farm corn in Chapel Hill area
Mr. Irvin A. Hogan reports worms cutting down young corn on the Duke farm. He has plowed up acres and replanted after worms bored through stalks near ground level, with tobacco stems found to worsen damage.
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Chapel Hill
Irvin A. Hogan
Duke Farm
Babcock Bruised After Wagon Fall In Connecticut
North Plain resident George K. Babcock was thrown from a wagon and badly bruised. He praises Chamberlain's Pain Balm as the best liniment for sprains and bruises, claiming faster cures than other treatments. Sold by W. A. Hayes, Druggist. Also notes a possible fiscal year deficit due to Panama Canal purchases and urges kidney care with Yoley's Kidney Care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George K. Babcock
Chamberlain
Babcock
North Plain
Conn
W. A. Hayes
Change of Date for St John’s Celebration
Grand Master Liddell announces St John’s Day will be celebrated by the Masons of North Carolina on Saturday June 25 instead of Friday June 24. The change aims to maximize attendance of masons and friends of the institution.
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St. John’s
Oxford Orphans
Liddell
St. John’s Day
Masons of
North Carolina
Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets Praise
Mr J W Turner of Trabart Virginia says Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets have done him more good than any doctor. He says no physician could compound a medicine to produce such results for stomach trouble biliousness or constipation. For sale by W A Hayes Druggist.
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Chamberlain
J. W Turner
Trabart
W. A. Hayes
New Crop Cotton Sent to Galveston Firm
Dispatch from San Antonio dated June 11 reports the first two bales of the new crop consigned to a Galveston cotton firm. The bale lot came from Cameron county in the heart of the lower price grade.
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San Antonio
Texas
Galveston
Cameron County
Bucklen’s Arm Salve Sold For Burns And Wounds
Promises quick aid in emergencies with Bucklen's Arnica Salve advertised as the best on earth. Urges stock at W. A. Hayes' Drag Store for remote families and accidents.
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Bucklen
W. A. Hayes
Free Trade and Sailor's Rights Candidate Announces
John Kirkland announces his candidacy for the North Carolina General Assembly from Orange County and pledges to serve all the people if nominated and elected. C. L. Tandsay also declares intent to run for Orange County Treasurer, subject to the Democratic County Convention.
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Orange County
House of Representatives
General Assembly of
North Carolina
Orange
John Kirkland
C. L. Tandsay
Candidate for Sheriff at Orange County Democratic Convention
A prospective candidate declares intent to seek the sheriff’s office at the Democratic Convention of Orange County. He pledges to serve the people faithfully if nominated and elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orange County
Calvin R. Parish
Register of Deeds
James 0. Webb
Hillsboro
R. L. Smith
Cedar Grove Township
Orange
H. Currie Walker
A Wonderful Saving with L M Paint at Georgia Church
The largest Georgia Methodist church painted with Longman & Martinez paint and linseed oil totaling 56 gallons, costing under 126 dollars per gallon of paint. They saved over 80 dollars and received a large donation. O J and B B Forrest sell these paints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Longman & Martinez
O.J
B. B. Forrest
Ten Years In Bed Kidney Disease Healed by Fotey's Cure
Ten years of kidney illness left R A Gray confined to bed until Fotey's Kidney Cure was recommended and relief followed. The A and M College at Raleigh will build a $50,000 agricultural building after appropriation and plans were submitted.
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R A. Gray
J. P
Oakville
Ind
Fotey
C. D. Jones
A.& M. College
Raleigh
Electric Bitters Restores Decatur Woman After Long Illness
Mrs S H Newson of Decatur Alabama endured three years of severe indigestion and stomach and bowel trouble. She feared death until Electric Bitters eased her pain and she recovered. It is advertised as a remedy for liver kidney stomach and bone issues. Only five cents at W A Hayes Druggist.
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S. H. Newson
Decatur
Ala
W. A. Hayes
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Mr. Adam
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Hailsboro ‘Township
A Woman's College
Trinity College
Panama Canal
Yoley
J. S. Sparezon
C. A. Scorr
Patt C. Collins
Bank of Orange
E. M. Armfield
Shepperd Strudwick
D.H. Hamilton
Norfleet Webb
Mouni
Hilleboro
Matthew Atwater
James M. Atwater
John L. Efland
George C. Ray
John O'Daniel
Ben
Caroline Martin
Parkersburg
W. Va
MRS. M. L. Taylor & Sister
Frank Nash
Attorney
Hilsboro, N
Tradings
W. Graham
Law
Oxford, N. Cc
Person
Durham and
Granville
The
Supreme Court
G. M. Sattis
Hillsboro, N. C
John W. Graham
Paulc
Rangyessa & Graham
Attorneys-At-Law
Hillsboro, N
Person Pr
Orage
D* J
Spurgeon
Charton Street
Oye Parks & Nedegpeth
Gaither Collins
ALVIN R. PARISH _TIAYING
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Stand On
King Street
H. L. Parish
New York State
Astorettes
Franklin
Sporting Club
Virginia
Foutz
Sso Cattie Pyoy
St Bowel
Eax
Tritisboro
A. Hayes
Draggiet
Por
Yarborough
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